No, there is no direct bus from Gallipoli to Matera. However, there are services departing from Gallipoli and arriving at Matera via Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 39 min.

No, there is no direct train from Gallipoli to Matera. However, there are services departing from Gallipoli and arriving at Matera Centrale via Lecce and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 h 30 min.

What companies run services between Gallipoli, Italy and Matera, Italy?

You can take a bus from Gallipoli to Matera via Taranto Port and Taranto in around 4 h 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gallipoli to Matera via Lecce and Bari Centrale in around 6 h 30 min.

Train from Gallipoli to Lecce

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.

Bus from Gallipoli to Taranto Port

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Bus from Lecce to Matera

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Matera is a city and a province in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Matera and the capital of Basilicata from 1663 to 1806. The town lies in a small canyon carved out by the Gravina.
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Things to do in Matera

Matera is a city and a province in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Matera and the capital of Basilicata from 1663 to 1806. The town lies in a small canyon carved out by the Gravina.

The Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina (Museum-workshop of the Peasant Culture) is an ethno-anthropological museum of Matera, situated in the ancient Sassi district. The Museum has been created by Donato Cascione and it’s managed by the homonym cultural association.

Places to stay in Matera

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